Linguist

Being a Linguist at Filton Avenue

Learning a new language opens doors to understanding the world. At Filton Avenue, we believe that learning a language helps children become curious, confident and culturally aware citizens. Through French, children develop foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in another language, while also gaining a broader understanding of the world around them. Our vision is that, by the time they leave Year 6, pupils can communicate in French with increasing accuracy, understand and respond to spoken and written language and feel equipped to continue their language learning in secondary school.

How We Teach French
French is taught weekly in Years 3–6 using the KAPOW Primary scheme of work. The scheme offers a carefully sequenced and progressive curriculum which ensures that pupils build on prior knowledge and develop their confidence as they move through the school. Each unit includes a knowledge organiser to refer to the key vocabulary and skills that the children are learning in each year group. All children in Years 3-6 also have access to Duolingo accounts, allowing them to independently practise and reinforce their French learning at home or in school in a fun and engaging way.

Celebrating Languages at Filton Avenue
We are proud of the many languages spoken within our school community. While French is our focus in KS2, we also celebrate the diverse linguistic backgrounds of our pupils through displays and classroom activities. Our use of Flash Academy also supports children who speak English as an additional language (EAL), helping them to build English vocabulary while respecting and valuing their home languages.

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